Database Officer at Pro-Health International

Pro-Health International is a faith-based and non- profit organization that has provided free health care services to under-served populations in Nigeria and other  African countries for over 27 years.


Pro-Health International is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the under-listed position for its newly awarded USAID funded OVC project ICHSSA 4: Integrated Child Health and Social Services to be Implemented in Nigeria. The ICHSSA 4 project seeks to improve the wellbeing of OVCs and their caregivers:

Employer: Pro-Health International

Job Title :Database Officer

Employment Type:Full Time

Location: Adamawa


Job Summary / Responsibilities

• The Database manager will be responsible for the setup, organization, maintenance and updating of databases and management information systems (MIS) at National, PEPFAR and CSO levels; such as the National OVC Management Information System (NOMIS), PEPFAR’s Data for Accountability, Transparency & Impact (DATIM),
• She / he will develop computer programs and troubleshoot databases to generate data, data tables and reports in order to respond to program and donor reporting requirements, on schedule and as the need arises.
• Serve as a liaison between the Project and USAID or her agent(s) on MIS related activities and in turn provide overall technical support on database organization, maintenance, development and update, to the SMILE, project M&E and CSOs teams in the delivery of project mandates in line with all USG accepted policies and procedures
• Support the planning and delivery of trainings, workshops and other capacity development interventions for CSOs and M&E team. Support the DSI to ensure CSOs understand the Information needs of project stakeholders and donors and adhere to system requirements
• Provided oversight support for the implementation and updates of the existing MIS systems used by PHI and CSOs comprising National OVC management Information system (NOMIS), Program management information system (PMIS) and DATIM and this will include but not limited to onsite installation, setup, data entry procedures, and data transmission.
• Minimum Qualification / Skills
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• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and / or Information Communication Technology (ICT) with emphasis in biostatstics, system analysis and software development using a variety of software applications.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the field of ICT and database management in an international non-governmental organization.
• Demonstrable skill in configuring and troubleshooting a wide range of databases, management information systems (MIS) and Windows servers.
• Programming in Java, SQL Server 2005 and MySQL, and Php will be an added advantage.
• Ability to carry data management activities of quantitative and qualitative nature using any of the software applications: CSPro, SPSS, Iform Builder; or STATA will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work effectively with government and civil society partners and communities as well as transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through workshops, training and meetings using participatory methods and adult learning principles.
• Ability to support partners working at a distance to achieve results against program objectives / targets.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons should send a Cover Letter along with their Resume / CV to: prohealthcareers1@gmail.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Important Information 

The above job description is not an exhaustive list, rather it is intended to be indicative of the skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities associated with the position.
Pro-Health International is an equal -opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline
21 of January 2020.

Good Luck!!!